Pentax E85 vs Pentax P80
95 Imaging
35 Features
10 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
23 Overall
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Revealed September 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched August 2009
Pentax E85 vs Pentax P80 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Pentax E85 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. The resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E85 was manufactured 2 months after the P80 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E85 grades vs the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax E85 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E85 & Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are available at Pentax E85 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Pentax P80
E85 | P80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Pentax E85
P80 | E85 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Pentax E85 and Pentax P80
E85 | P80 | |||
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Launched | September 2009 | August 2009 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Pentax E85 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax E85 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax E85 and Pentax P80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E85 against the P80.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Pentax E85 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E85 and P80.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Pentax E85 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Pentax Optio E85 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax Optio E85 | Pentax Optio P80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-09-17 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | D-LI95 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $0 | $200 |